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The American Lawyer

Munger Tolles Did It. Why Can't You?

The firm has elected eight new partners, and 60 percent of them are women or lawyers of color.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Why We Should Adopt a Rooney Rule for Law Clerks

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria on why he won't fill a clerk slot until he's interviewed at least one minority candidate and one candidate from a non-“T-14” law school.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Chhabria: Why We Should Adopt a Rooney Rule for Law Clerks

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria on why he won't fill a clerk slot until he's interviewed at least one minority candidate and one candidate from a non-“T-14” law school.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ways to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive

What's on the walls of your office, and what does it express not only about you but also about who would be comfortable there?
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Definition of 'Familial Relationship' Expanded for Bystander Claim

OP-ED: An engagement ring or a wedding ring is no longer considered as significant, as it was in days past, to create a family. The law must continuously expand and adjust to keep up with society and remain viable.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss, Partner Promotions and the Path to Diversity in Big Law

The response to the firm's mostly white, mostly male partnership announcement provides an opportunity to move toward action on diversity.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reflections on Fair Speech—Gender Neutral Language in the Courts

Can we dispense with the dour recitals of correct speech? Can we agree to engage in cordial discourse about these weighty matters and extend a measure of personal freedom? Could the spirit of personal liberty (let alone courtesy) penetrate the murky waters of the pursuit of gender neutral language in the court room?
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Paul Weiss Handles Criticism With Poise

Brad Karp navigated the delicate situation as if he had been doing it for years and exhibited poise, character and emotional intelligence.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Governor Gets Six Names for Two Fulton Bench Seats

The Judicial Nominating Commission recommended four white women, one African-American woman and one African-American man.
2 minute read

International Edition

A fresh perspective on diversity in law: GCs pick best pitches by students and associates

Three ideas to improve diversity and inclusion in law chosen as winners at second LegalTalent contest
4 minute read

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